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ModelList
This is the range of the 13 vehicle types in the A30 & A35 line-up with their model numbers and approximate date ranges. This does not include the convertible prototype that never went into production.
Saloons, with the exception of the AS3, were available in Deluxe form with overriders and ashtrays fitted and on 2 door models opening rear side windows. Heaters were optional on all models, usually the free air heater in saloons, mounted in the engine bay, and recirculating type on AS3 and commercials, mounted under the dash.
Model Code | Description | Dates built | Features | Image |
AS3 | A30 Earlier model (aka Seven) | May 1952-Oct 1953 | Only available as a 4-door saloon. The first vehicle to be fitted with the then new A-series engine of 803cc and 30bhp. Round speedo, small rear window, smaller chromed grille than AS4, body mounted badge over grille and side fuel filler. Earliest models fitted with single red central brake light and internal cantilever boot hinges. Later models fitted with twin rear brake lights and external hinges. Full width rain channel across top of windscreen. | |
AS4 | A30 4-door saloon | Oct 1953-Sep 1956 | Small rear window, trafficators, 803cc engine, long gear-lever, rear mounted fuel filler. Trapezoidal speedo, and chromed radiator grille. Full width rain channel across top of screen. | |
A2S4 | A30 2-door saloon | Oct 1953-Sep 1956 | 2 door version of above. | |
AV4 | A30 5 cwt Van | Aug 1954-Sep 1956 | Only van to have chromed grille, 803cc engine. | |
AP4 | A30 Countryman | Aug 1954-Sep 1956 | Based on AV4 with opening side windows, full length headlining and no roof vent. | |
AS5 | A35 4-door saloon | Sep 1956- Aug 1959 | Improved and larger capacity 948cc A-Series engine and better gearbox with shorter gear level and extension. Painted grill with chrome "horseshoe", larger rear window and front and rear flashing indicators. Smooth roof over windscreen. | |
A2S5 | A35 2-door saloon | Sep 1956-Aug 1959 | 2 door version of above AS5. | |
AV5 | A35 5 cwt Van, 948cc | Sep 1956-Feb 1962 | Painted grille with chrome "horseshoe" but trafficators rather than indicators. Sculptured door skins. Black painted wheel rims. | |
AP5 | A35 Countryman | Oct 1956-Feb 1962 | Based on AV5 with fitted opening rear windows, full length headlining but no roof vent. | |
AK5 | A35 Pick-up | Nov 1956-Dec 1957 | Recognised by its curved rear pick-up bed sides and rear mounted spare wheel when compared to pick-ups converted from vans. | |
AV6 | A35 5 cwt Van, 948cc | Feb 1962-Sep 1962 | Smooth door skins, indicators, plated side strip, with grille and wheels now painted white. | |
AP6 | A35 Countryman | Mar 1962-Sep 1962 | Only one known to survive (in 2001). | |
AV8 | A35 6 cwt Van, 1098cc | Sep 1962-May 1966 | Outwardly same as AV6, but fitted with larger engine, 1098cc, improved ribbed gearbox and SU carb. 1098cc engine ceased from May 1966. | |
AV8 | A35 6 cwt Van, 848cc | Oct 1963-Feb 1968 | As above but 848cc engine available from Oct 1963. | |
Non-production |
| A30 Convertible Prototype | 1955 | A prototype built in 1955 for the motor shows but never put into production. It is on display at the British Motor Museum. (That hasn't stopped people converting other models to convertibles and several examples still exist). | |
How to interpret Chassis Numbers
To be completed
A | Austin (in the case of A30/35s small Austin) |
A | This second A is only found on later A35 vans and indicates as A-series engine is fitted. |
S | Four door saloon |
2S | Two door saloon |
P | Countryman |
V | Van |
K | Pick-up |
Number 3 to 8 | Model series number |
HCS | High compression engine |
LCS | Low compression engine |
L | Left hand drive |
Example: a standard 2-door A35 saloon built for the home market would have a chassis number of A2S5-HCS/24724, and originally the engine number digits would match the last chassis number digits.